Description

　　Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them and take them as prescribed. We have provided customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support, and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps while creating programs and products that embody our mission and position ourselves in becoming the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.

　　We are looking for a Pharmacy Hardware Engineer to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy!

　　In this role, you will use cross-functional knowledge of pharmacy operations systems, processes, procedures, and tools to define requirements and design hardware solutions. This role will be responsible for partnering with other engineering teams to ensure new equipment and modifications to existing equipment installed in operational Amazon buildings comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and harmonized standards.

　　Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior engineering experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, including development, design, implementation, enhancement, and support. This individual must have an applied understanding of regional and international regulations, codes and standards and should be knowledgeable in control systems, environmental, and ergonomic design principles. This role will functionally partner with all engineering teams to drive a systematic approach to address risk identification, mitigation, and management of safety solutions.

　　Individuals can expect 25-50% travel (variable throughout the year) based on business needs at the time.

　　#everydaybetter

　　Key job responsibilities

　　• Design, build, improve, and innovate on pharmacy equipment, workstations, and tools throughout the network.

　　• Manage, design, and implement integrated automation projects with system elements such as automated dispensing, high-speed sortation, multiple conveyors, package lines and/or robotic work cells.

　　• Identify, explore, evaluate, justify and realize solutions that add value by improving output quality, throughput rates, capacity, system utilization, and the reduction of risk and/or waste.

　　• Lead and coordinate design and execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, and process design.

　　• Develop and manage budget and contractual documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing.

　　• Build strong working relationships with Pharmacy leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites as well as their Launch, Facilities, Finance, Safety, and Process Engineers business stakeholders.

　　• Interpret and apply regulations, codes, bylaws, and all relevant standards

　　• Manage projects that require certifications that comply with local, national and international regulations

　　• Knowledge and understanding of equipment certification requirements (CE, UL, etc.) and experience working with NRTLs

　　• Work with WHS safety teams, technical engineering teams and suppliers to specify safety or other risk-related requirements for projects across multiple regions

　　• Develop and apply formal safety analysis methods such as risk assessment, FMEDA, fault-tree analysis, and reliability modeling.

　　• Contribute to building a safety culture that enables our technical engineering teams to develop safe and compliant products, systems and solutions.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Boston, MA, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

　　Experience with prototyping and implementation

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools

　　Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume

　　Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.